Growing Up Online: Emotional Domino Effects in Gen Z & Gen Alpha

Presenter: Dr. Barasha Saharia (Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, India)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Growing up online: how the new digital playground creates emotional domino effects in Gen Z & Gen Alpha

🔬 Presentation Highlights
∙ Focus: Understanding the impact of the rapidly evolving digital environment on the emotional development of children and adolescents.
∙ Digital Exposure: Nearly 96% of 15-year-olds have access to digital devices at home and 98% own a smartphone, indicating the widespread influence of technology in youth development.
∙ Early Smartphone Use: Around 70% of ten-year-olds already own smartphones, with significant variation across countries.
∙ Online Engagement: Many adolescents spend over 30 hours per week online, highlighting the growing role of digital media in daily life.
∙ Problematic Use: Studies reveal that 1 in 8 girls and 1 in 13 boys (aged 11–15) show signs of problematic social media use.
∙ Mental Health Impact: Excessive digital engagement is associated with anxiety, depression, body image concerns, poor sleep, cognitive decline, and academic challenges.
∙ Key Mechanisms: The presentation explores algorithmic reinforcement, social comparison, and digital communication norms as drivers of emotional and behavioral changes.
∙ Clinical Relevance: Provides insights for mental health professionals to develop prevention strategies, clinical interventions, and policy frameworks for child and adolescent wellbeing in the digital era.

👩‍⚕️ About the Speaker
Dr. Barasha Saharia is a Consultant Psychiatrist and De-Addiction Specialist currently practicing at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, India.
∙ Author of several international, national, and state-level publications.
∙ Research interests include addiction psychiatry, sleep medicine, and child & adolescent mental health.
∙ Actively participates in national conferences, presenting symposia and research work.
∙ Recipient of multiple awards for paper and poster presentations at national and state-level academic conferences.
∙ Dedicated to advancing research and clinical practice in addiction psychiatry and youth mental health.

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Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry
📅 March 23–25, 2026
📍 Singapore & Online

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Transforming Addiction Through the Courage to Remember

Presenter: Michael Conforti
Affiliation: The Assisi Institute, United States
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: O teach me how I should forget to think thou canst not teach me to forget addiction to forgetting shackled to a sisphysisan patterns of repetition

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🔬 Presentation Highlights

∙ Core Theme: Exploring addiction beyond substances — the deeper addiction to forgetting and denial.
∙ Psychological Insight: Repressed memories do not disappear; like energy in thermodynamics, they inevitably seek expression.
∙ Literary Reflection: Drawing powerful parallels from Macbeth to illustrate how suppressed guilt and memory can lead to psychological ruin.
∙ Spiritual Dimension: Examines the sacred role of memory in religious traditions, emphasizing that forgetting can mean abandoning truth and self.
∙ Addiction Cycle: Compares substance abuse to the myth of Sisyphus— an endless repetition of avoidance and suffering.
∙ Healing Pathway: Recovery begins with the courage to face painful memories rather than escape them.
∙ Redemption & Renewal: Through conscious remembrance, individuals reclaim compassion, meaning, and psychological freedom.
∙ Transformational Message: True healing dismantles addiction by integrating shadowed memories into conscious life with grace and courage.

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👨‍🏫 About the Speaker

Michael Conforti is a renowned Jungian analyst and founder of The Assisi Institute in the United States. His work integrates depth psychology, spirituality, mythology, and symbolic processes in clinical practice and personal transformation.

He is widely recognized for his contributions to understanding the archetypal foundations of addiction, memory, and psychological healing. Through decades of teaching, research, and clinical work, he has guided professionals worldwide in exploring the profound relationship between psyche, suffering, and renewal.

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International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry

📅 March 23–25, 2026
📍 Singapore & Online
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Advancing Early Prevention in Youth Mental Health & Addiction Risk Reduction

Presenter: Chirag Karia, (Bright Fox Health, United Arab Emirates)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Early Preventative Mental Wellbeing Coaching for Young People in the UAE: A Structured 10-Week Skills-Based Model Supporting Mental Health and Addiction Risk Reduction

🔬 Presentation Highlights

∙ Public Health Focus: Addresses rising academic pressure, emotional distress, and social comparison among young people in the UAE and globally.
∙ Preventative Model: Introduces a structured 10-week, non-diagnostic early intervention programme for ages 11–25.
∙ Evidence-Informed Framework: Integrates principles from CBT, DBT skills training, strengths-based coaching, and sports psychology.
∙ Structured Delivery:

• Week 1: Comprehensive wellbeing & functional assessment

• Weeks 2–9: Emotional regulation, stress tolerance, focus, confidence & adaptive coping

• Week 10: Review, consolidation & forward planning (with optional family involvement)
  ∙ Cultural Responsiveness: Designed within UAE family systems and educational environments.
  ∙ Addiction Risk Reduction: Strengthens emotional regulation and self-efficacy to reduce vulnerability to substance and behavioural addictions.
  ∙ Scalable Model: Positions preventative coaching between education and specialist clinical services to reduce long-term psychiatric burden.
  ∙ Future Outlook: Ongoing evaluation of feasibility, acceptability, and measurable psychological outcomes to inform regional expansion.

👨‍⚕️ About the Speaker

Chirag Karia is the Founder of Bright Fox Health, a Dubai-based preventative mental wellbeing service supporting young people and families.
∙ MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, King’s College London
∙ Trained in CBT, DBT, and integrative counselling approaches
∙ Expertise in early intervention, emotional regulation, and resilience development
∙ Experience across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East
∙ Advocate for bridging education, mental health, and addiction prevention through culturally attuned preventative frameworks

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Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry
📅 March 23–25, 2026
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ICAMP 2026 Scientific Sessions | Addiction Medicine & Mental Health Conference

The International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry is set for March 23–25, 2026, in Singapore and Online.

ICAMP 2026 will feature comprehensive scientific sessions covering:

✔ Addiction Disorders & Dual Diagnosis
✔ Treatment & Recovery Strategies
✔ Psychopharmacology & Drug Development
✔ Public Health & Prevention
✔ Behavioral & Psychological Aspects of Addiction
✔ Relapse Prevention & Long-Term Recovery

This hybrid medical conference offers a global platform for professionals in psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychology, and neuroscience to exchange knowledge and present groundbreaking research.

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Early Bird Registration Ending Soon – Secure Your Spot at ICAMP 2026!

Don’t miss the chance to register at a special discounted rate for the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), happening March 23–25, 2026, in Singapore and Online.

Early Bird Registration is closing soon — now is the perfect time to confirm your participation at one of the leading global gatherings in addiction medicine and mental health.

🌟 Why Register Early?

✔ Enjoy reduced registration fees
✔ Select your preferred mode (In-Person or Online)
✔ Network with global experts in addiction medicine and psychiatry
✔ Attend scientific sessions, keynote talks, and interactive discussions
✔ Receive international exposure and certification

🧠 Conference Highlights

Addiction Treatment & Recovery Strategies
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Innovations
Trauma-Informed Care & Clinical Psychology
Substance Use Disorders & Dual Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology & Mental Health Research

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Secure your seat today and take advantage of Early Bird benefits before the deadline closes.

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Abstract Submission closes shortly at ICAMP-2026

 We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), scheduled for March 23–25, 2026, in Singapore and Online.

This global scientific platform invites addiction specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers, clinicians, academicians, students, and healthcare professionals to present their latest research, clinical insights, and innovative approaches in addiction medicine and mental health.

🔬 Why Submit Your Abstract?

Present your research to an international audience
Gain global visibility and academic recognition
Connect with leading experts in addiction and psychiatry
Explore emerging treatment strategies and research trends
Contribute to advancing mental health and addiction care

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ICAMP 2026 | Singapore & Online | March 23–25, 2026

 The International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry is coming to Singapore and Online in March 2026!

This hybrid event connects global professionals in addiction medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience to explore new research, treatment strategies, and collaborative solutions in mental healthcare.

📅 March 23–25, 2026
📍 Singapore & Online

Be part of impactful discussions that advance addiction recovery and mental health treatment worldwide.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to present your research, expand your professional network, and engage with global experts in addiction medicine and psychiatry.

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